National Energy Conservation Day, also known as Energy Efficiency Day, is celebrated every year in India on December 14th to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation.
Context
National Energy Conservation Day, also known as Energy Efficiency Day, is celebrated every year in India on December 14th to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation.
- Energy conservation is one of the key action points in fighting climate change.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India, under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the National Energy Conservation Day celebrations every year.
- BEE had implemented the Energy Conservation Act in 2001.
- The BEE is a constitutional entity that assists the government in the creation of energy-saving policies and programmes.
- The BEE also forms policies pertaining to energy conservation and works in warning the public around the same issue.
Theme
- The theme for this year is ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Energy Efficient India” and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Cleaner Planet’.
Government initiative for conservation of energy
- Standards and Labelling by BEE programme
- Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC)
- National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)
- Perform, Achieve and Trade Scheme (PAT)
- Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MTEE)
- Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP)
- Framework for Energy Efficient Economic Development (FEEED)
- Promotion of Energy Efficient LED Bulbs – UJALA scheme
- Promotion of Electric vehicle: – National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)
